It was a Bear on Bear matchup this last Saturday at Ingersoll. The Blue Bears wore white throwback jerseys from the Coach
Swilley and Shea era. Luckily they didn't have to wear the leather helmets also. The game opened with momentum on the side
of the White Bears after the recovery of an onside opening kickoff. The offense took over and drove the ball down to the Blue
Bear 15 yard line before being stopped. After that, the Blue Bears dominated the time of possession and managed two scores
before the end of the game. It was a bitter sweet ending for the White Bears, on the one hand they get to see their fellow
Bears advance in the playoffs and on the other their hunt for the league title is over. Next week the White Bears get a second
bite of the apple as they host the Lacey Hawks at Ingersoll Stadium at 1:30pm. The last meeting between these teams was a
hard hitting affair and fans should expect the White Bears to come out swinging in hopes of avenging their loss in Week 5.

Go Bears!!!! -Coach Gomez

October 12, 2006

Oly White Bears 0, Lacey Hawks 20

The Hawks came to Ingersoll loaded for "Bear" and as the sun broke from the morning clouds, the stage was set for a hard
hitting match between two very physical teams. The White Bears knew that they would have their hands full with a super-talented
team that only has allowed 2 points all season. Then again, the White Bears have had to fight hard every game in a league
full of good teams. Great competition can only make you better; right... In the first half, both teams stalemated made committed
turnovers on offense but only the Hawks were able to capitalize and end the half with six points on the board. The Bear's
defense, who was on the field much of the first half, made the Hawks pay for every yard gained. The Bear's offense struggled
against the juggernaut defense for the Hawks which showed no signs of weakness against the skilled play calling from
the Bear's sideline. The Bears stayed alive in the second half and refused to let the Hawks run away with the game. The Hawks
scored an additional two times in the second half, once off a Bear turnover. Coach Shea was impressed with his team's
poise and determination. He stressed to his players that the regular season has ended and that now their play must rise
to a whole new level. The White Bears, with a third place Major Varsity Southern Division finish, have secured a spot in
the championship bracket and will face the Blue Bears who finished second in the Northern Division. This will be an interesting
matchup between franchise teams who have scrimmaged each other throughout the season and know each other's personnel and plays
very well. Fans should expect these teams to come out hard against each other in what is likely to be a very exciting contest.

The White Bears would like to thank parents, family, and friends for their continued support.

Go Bears!!!! - Coach Gomez

Week 4

Olympia White Bears 6,

Tumwater Green T-Birds 0

As the White Bears awaited
the start of their match against the T-Birds, they watched the last few minutes of the game between the Tumwater Wolves and
the Lacey Sirens. The Sirens and White Bears were tied for second place in the TCYFL’s Major Varsity Southern Division.
The Sirens were ahead of the Wolves and only needed to run out the clock to win. However, a poorly thrown Siren’s pass
in the last minute and a half of the game was returned by the Wolves for a touchdown. The touchdown lifted the Wolves past
the Sirens and the ensuing loss gave the White Bears an opportunity to take sole possession of the division’s second
play spot and be within reach of the division crown. The only catch was that the White Bears needed to get through the Green
T-Birds on their home turf to make that come true. The White Bears struck first off a toss sweep in the first half to produce
the game’s only score. In the second half, the Bear offense was off the field much of the time but the defense held,
withstanding onslaught after onslaught from a determined Tumwater team, holding them scoreless. The Bears offense did put
together an outstanding drive in the fourth quarter moving from deep in their territory down all the way to the Tumwater 20.
The entire drive was pounded out on runs, showing just how well the Bear offense can control the line of scrimmage and move
the ball. A controversial spot on 4th down turned the ball over to Tumwater thus denying the Bears an opportunity
to add to their lead. The outcome of the game was very much in question all the way down to the last few minutes of the game,
but the Bear defense rose to the challenge and hung on for the win. Both great defense and offense will be needed next week
when the White Bears take on the undefeated Hawks at Ingersoll Stadium at 1:30pm. The winner of that game will be bestowed
the title champion.

Go Bears!!! –Coach
Gomez

Week 3 Game Summary: Olympia White Bears 0, Lacey Sirens
7

The Lacey Sirens traveled to Ingersoll Stadium in hopes of improving their 1-1 record in what is sure
to be a close race to claim the TCYFL Major Varsity Southern Conference crown. After week 2, the White Bears and
Hawks stood alone as the Southern Conference's unbeaten. After last week's loss to the Hawks, the Sirens came ready
to clean their claws. The Bears offense faced a very tough Sirens defense but still managed to move the ball well during
the first half. In the second half, the Bears worked hard to make big plays both on the ground and in the air but
poor field position hampered their efforts. On defense, the White Bears continue to manhandle the line of scrimmage
and foiled the persistent efforts of the Sirens to make big plays and put the Bears away. The only score of this defensive
struggle came in the first half as a result of good field position when the Sirens returned a punt 40
yards to the Bear's 15 yard line. Head Coach Dennis Shea was pleased with his team's play and looks forward
to the next contest against the Green T-Birds, September 30th at Tumwater Stadium 4:30pm.

Go Bears!!!!

- David Gomez

September 14,
2006

Varsity White Bears shutdown Rams

The major varsity white bears
started the season on a positive note by blanking the rams 13-0. The game was a stale mate for the first half, but the bears
started the 2nd half by returning the kickoff for 6. Midway through the 3rd period the bears struck
pay dirt again on a play action pass after a time consuming drive. It was followed up by a PAT. Then it was up to the defense
to close things out and they did that with a tenacious D line and aggressive play by the LB’s and secondary. The whole
team played a major role to preserve the win. Great Job Bears.